The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 26,300
€ 29,500
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Epica 2.0 is 11.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 318d DPF
57.1
71.3
80.7
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
189.2
108.7
178
189.2 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 318d DPF
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.44 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 318d DPF
V250
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 318d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
Engine Code
M47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
142 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d DPF
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
144 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 318d DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
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24.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
24.45 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
26 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
454 mi
Range
677 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
454 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
Environmental Impact
168.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
168.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















